Category: SSTP

May Theme

This month in our Social Skills Training Program, we are focusing on the topic of Thinking of Others. It’s was a perfect fit for both Mother’s Day and upcoming Father’s Day. Underlying Principle: 1) Giving a gift that is homemade is a special treat. It is a “thinking of others” gesture. 2) Families come in […]

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April Theme – Social Egg-spectations

The theme for April in our Social Skills Training Program is Social Egg-spectations. Underlying Principle:  Social expectations play a big role in shaping a person’s behavior, thought patterns and relationships with others. They help us to make assumptions about and respond to different circumstances. The more our clients know about what is expected of them […]

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February Theme for SSTP

Our Social Skills Training Program is highlighting Love and Friendship in February. Valentine’s Day is perfect for several of the activities this month. Theme: Friendship Skills Underlying Principle: Teach our clients simple and fun skills to build confidence that can be used to break the ice when meeting new people. Here are a few example […]

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Getting Ready for School

The August theme for our Social Skills Training Program is preparing our clients for the new school year. The topics covered are Expected/Unexpected Behaviors, Coping Skills and Conversation Skills. One of the activities involves writing down different social skills on individual pieces of paper and passing them around for each client to choose one. When […]

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New Office for SSTP in El Monte

Our Social Skills Training Program will be moving into a brand new office in El Monte. We look forward to serving our clients in a wonderful new space! Services will begin on Monday, July 16th. The address is: 3629 Santa Anita Avenue, Suite 208, El Monte, 91731 If you have any questions, please call our office […]

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